Anthony Nicholas Narigi Hospitality Scholarship Fund

The Anthony Nicholas Narigi Hospitality Scholarship Fund was established by the Alden Family, owners of the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa.This scholarship provides support to students who pursue a career in the hospitality industry and who are enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a hospitality trade school, junior college, four-year public or private institution or graduate programs.

Scholarship Amount

Up To $5,000

Number of Awards

Up to 5 Annually

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

(each applicant must meet all of the following):

Applicants to be residents of Monterey County, San Francisco County, Sonoma County, Napa County, Contra Costa County or Santa Clara County.

Applicants must be currently employed in the hospitality profession or applying or enrolled in an educational program pursuing a degree or certificate designed for the hospitality industry, which includes:

Hotel/Motel

Spa

Restaurant

Winery

Applicants must hold a high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Applicants must have worked a minimum of 250 hours if currently employed in the hospitality industry or 100 hours if a current student.

SELECTION PROCESS:

In addition to demonstrating eligibility for the scholarships, applicants must submit a Personal Statement, two letters of recommendation from
a current or previous employer, or if a student, letters should come from teachers, coaches or counselors, as well as official transcripts from
each high school and/or college attended.

Students will be evaluated on the following:

Content of their Personal Statement

Work Experience, including intern programs

Financial Need

References

Overall Impression

Top candidates may be invited for an interview.

TO APPLY:
The Anthony Nicholas Narigi Hospitality Scholarship Fund, c/o Gayle Davies, must receive the completed application packet and all supporting materials
(personal statement, letters of recommendation, transcripts, proof of U.S. citizenship and financial statements) by:
5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Faxed or postmark date will not be considered.